I normally weigh myself naked first thing in the morning. I had kind of decided not to get on the scale until I had been back on track for a week or so. Well, I felt I was being dishonest with myself so yesterday I stepped on in my flannel pj's and thick slipper/socks. I was 132 even. I figure that I did not do as poorly as I had thought. I was trying to be careful but still indulged in candy and cookies and eggnog and rum. We did a few good hikes while at our son's so that probably helped. I do not practice New Year's resolutions but since it is New Year's Day it is as good a time as any to declare the Holidays over and take care of myself.
So, I continue to hover around 130-132. Not bad and I am very happy not to be gaining. Still, I want to get into the mid-120's soon. So after Seattle I will commit to soup and salad and limit that other stuff. Oh yeah, our gym schedule has gone way off kilter so we need to get that back again too. Hope everyone is doing well.
Doing pretty well, I have gained almost 30 lbs this pregnancy so far, and my doctor tells me that is on the high end for the average weight gain by this time in pregnancy. So it's not necessarily that I'm trying to lose any weight at this point, but I am definitely not trying to gain more, at least until I hit the third trimester. I am exercising daily... I get in about 3 mile-long walks a week, then I might get a light run in as well, once a week. And about 5 days a week I do about a half hour of strength training with light weights and calisthenics. Lastly, if I have a lazy day where I just don't feel up to much at all, I try to get in 20 minutes of prenatal yoga. It is so helpful with sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day. And when it comes to my diet... I was really disciplined before I got pregnant, and then that first trimester, all I was interested in was carbs. Now that the nausea is gone, I am just in the bad habit of choosing carbs and sweets. So since the beginning of the year, I have started forming new healthy habits... I try to get in a kale salad every day, I eat lots of veggies and fruits, lean meats, and try to cut out the bread where I can. And now that the holidays are over, I don't have a bunch of sweets sitting around, tempting me. But it is still a struggle!
Good job trying to kick the cravings and sticking to the healthier choices. I am attempting to get back on the wagon, but it has been tough since my boss has been bringing in treats for the last week for employees that are attempting to come to work due to our lovely snow action that Portland has no idea to deal with. If I could cut out the snacking, and up my exercise (which has been non-existent for the past month because of our new puppy) I would be in a much better place. I feel like I'm full of excuses and no action.
Thanks @PNWTigger it's a constant battle, for sure! My mantra is "wake up, suit up, now go!" I've noticed that I am MUCH more inclined to stick to the plan (get home from work each evening and fit in a workout/exercise) if I keep it around 30 minutes. I used to shoot for a full hour, and it always loomed as such a huge commitment for my precious short evenings that I could never really get more than 2 in a week. I try keeping things short and sweet now. Seems to be working
Trying to be good while on this trip. The hard thing is not being able to go out for our walks due to excessive rain. I will be happy to get home with no gain.
We have gotten in a number of walks and done some exercise. Still, I am afraid I will have to knuckle down when I get home. We've been making too much yummy stuff, indulging in too many adult beverages (ever since the election) and went to a buffet call "Feast" yesterday. OMG!!!!!!! What a place. In all honesty I was proud of myself. I did get two plates and sampled many desserts; but I left before feeling sick from stuffing myself. Progress comes with little victories.
I went to my 28 week doctor's appt yesterday, and I have gained 5 lbs since one month ago. Not too bad, but I am definitely looking to maintain at this point as much as possible. I'm doing a decent job of shoveling in the salad and fruit, lean meats, etc... getting in exercise most days. We just got back from our trip to Florida last week and I definitely indulged quite a bit on Vaca, and got very little-to-no exercise. Time to get back on track with healthy habits!
Well, at least I got it together and made my vegetable juice today. I like to make a lot a freeze it. I am still hearing, "That's normal." from the WiiFit. I have never ever stayed in the normal range for this long!! But I still had some M+M's today so I am not totally on track. I am happy to maintain but I really want to get 10 more pounds off.
I'm starting up my new exercise program today. We shall see how it goes. I'm optimistic though because it is an at home program and I won't have any excuses NOT to do it since I don't have to leave home. I'll be getting more on board nutrition wise on Sunday after we do our weekly grocery shopping...hehe.
@PNWTigger that sounds great! I have an "at home gym"... a bench, some free weights, a medicine ball, yoga mat, that's pretty much it! But it's all you really need, especially if you are beginning to form a routine. I have a much easier time fitting in a workout (almost daily) with a gym at home- I don't have to leave the house and can fit it in whenever I have some down time.
I got in a decent workout last night; I like to lift my 10-lb and 15-lb weights for a full-body routine for 30-45 minutes most days a week. If I have a day where I'm just not feeling up to it, I try to get 20+ minutes of yoga in.
Well, it looks like today is day one of my getting serious again! For breakfast I had veg juice, banana, and coffee. For lunch I had celery, carrot and apple with a spoonful of peanut butter. Tonight I am fixing bean soup with leftovers from Vday. I will put in LOTS of veggies. Now for a workout.
Day two and sticking to it. Second day is always the hardest to kick the cravings and bad habits (like grabbing a handful of M+M's when I open the freezer.) Fixing us a veggie, cheese and bacon omelet for dinner. I got a wake up call yesterday when my WiiFit said, "That's overweight!" It was just barely and was back in the "normal" range today but I really do not want to creep back up to 140 again, EVER!!!
Not going easy! Our son stayed with us a few days and that just seemed to lend itself to extra food. I am doing okay now but we have a crab feed tomorrow. At $50 a head; I am not going to scrimp!!!!
I got on here mainly to see where I was a year ago. I felt that I had made no progress. But actually, I am 7 pounds less than a year ago. Though I am 3 pounds higher than 6 months ago. It gave me the urge to post and I hope others will follow suit. >>>I am going on 3 weeks of "That's normal!"<<< That was last year talking about my WiiFit. Though I have not been able to lose more weight I am at 132 and the Fit has been saying "That's Normal" for over 9 months!!! I have to count that as a win. It is no small coincidence that my weight stall coincides with Nov 15, 2016. The biggest culprit has been more alcohol than normal. Not like we have spent the last 6 months drunk but more like 2 glasses of wine a night instead of 1. (On the weekends we seem to add a little rum or brandy more often too.) We also have indulged in sandwiches and cookies and pie and cake way more than normal. And this is not my homebaked grain free stuff. It is full sugar, full fat, full wheat flour stuff. So not only was I creeping toward 135 but I was having lots of inflammation pain. I got serious last week and the pain has lessened and I am down a few pounds too. So here I go. We are leaving for Michigan in a month and I want to be holding in the 120's by then. With luck, they will even notice and make me feel better. Today I have had an egg and small piece of jerky and am preparing for carrots, celery and peanut butter for lunch. Leftover soup planned for dinner with only one small glass of wine. Dessert will be vanilla pudding.
I had gained about 30 pounds mostly due to my need of back surgery. I had the surgery first part of December. And, although I still have some physical problems....Well, mental too ....I decided to get off my lazy keaster and become more active. I started dieting a couple of months ago and have lost about 20 pounds. I'm going to just keep trying to do my best and see where it leads. It's a daily struggle. Sometimes, it's a moment to moment struggle. But, "♪ There's a great big beautiful tomorrow! ♪ ♫"
That's all any of us can do. The past couple have days have not been great but I was still down a bit. Today I seem to be better. Moment to moment is right. Congratulations on getting back on track.
From what I have read it seemed like maybe it is time to revive this thread. After swearing I would NOT top 140 ever again I am too @%&*&^# close. The past two years have been really hard but I feel after the Holidays and this trip it is time to get serious again.
